Eckley Miners' Village Museum

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Eckley Miners' Village Museum Pennsylvania's historic mining town This page is run for Eckley Miners' Village Museum by the Eckley Miners' Village Associates.
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Our Mission:
Eckley Miners' Village preserves and interprets for citizens and visitors the everyday life of miners and other mining company employees in a culturally, ethnically, and economically diverse company-owned anthracite community or "patch town." Our goals are to present exhibits, tours, educational programs, and special events which broaden the understanding and appreciation of the family and working life of the anthracite miners, including working conditions, employment practices, and development of the labor movement within the industry. Major themes to be presented include:

-The relationship of the coal companies and their leaders to their workers;
-The lives of workers in a company town including working conditions;
-The family, social, cultural and economic life of the community, including medical services and health issues;
-The history of the organization of workers, formation of labor unions, and the important role of the anthracite region in the development of the national labor movement;
-The impact of the de-industrialization on anthracite communities in the region

(Our continuous goal is to) work with other groups whose valued guidance and support enhance the mission and goals of the Eckley Miners' Village Associates and the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

The Breaker Book Club Kickoff Thursday, November 5 | 6pm-8pmhttps://www.facebook.com/share/19tKHBgVt4/Join us for the la...
10/26/2026

The Breaker Book Club Kickoff
Thursday, November 5 | 6pm-8pm
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Join us for the launch of the members-only Breaker Book Club, a unique literary circle designed exclusively for our community to explore compelling history and storytelling together in the coal patch.

The kickoff social event is on November 12. Pick up your book and reading guide, enjoy some light refreshments, and create your own personal bookmark.

Pre-registration required.
Register here: https://eckleyminersvillage.com/event/breaker-book-club/

10/21/2026

Rescue workers made human chains and worked for days to clear the rubble and try to rescue the bodies of 116 children killed in the tragedy

Eckley in Evergreen - Great, One-time Volunteering Opportunity!Saturday, November 21, 11am-2pmHelp us bring holiday magi...
10/20/2026

Eckley in Evergreen - Great, One-time Volunteering Opportunity!

Saturday, November 21, 11am-2pm

Help us bring holiday magic to Eckley Miners’ Village! Join us in wreathmaking on Saturday, November 21, 11am-2pm in Eckley’s Episcopal Church basement. Gather your holiday spirit and creativity as we come together to make Eckley merry and bright!

We’ll provide lunch, live evergreens, and decorating supplies, but feel free to bring your own materials to use as well!

We ask volunteers who would like to participate to sign up via the link below: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/uXdhtV9cwj by November 18th.

*Due to spacing, we only need 12 volunteers. PLEASE NOTE: this is a gathering is to create holiday wreaths to decorate the buildings in Eckley, NOT to take home. (However, if after this workshop you think it would be an awesome public event to make your own wreath, let us know!) Please contact us with any questions!

We are also accepting donations of any holiday ribbon, shatterproof ornaments, faux fruit, floral wire, zip ties, etc. to help make the wreaths you have any items taking up space at home!

Are you a descendant of Eckley Miners’ Village? We want to hear from you!Eckley’s history lives on through the families ...
10/19/2026

Are you a descendant of Eckley Miners’ Village? We want to hear from you!

Eckley’s history lives on through the families and descendants who share a connection to our village. We invite you to complete our Descendants Survey to share your connection with Eckley, help us strengthen our descendant community, and stay informed about upcoming initiatives, events, and opportunities to get involved. Please find the link to the survey below and please share with any family members, friends, or anyone who may have a connection to Eckley Miners’ Village.

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/v1WeDxe3yq

Call for DonationsWe are gathering supplies to for holiday wreaths to make Eckley Miners’ Village merry, bright, and ful...
10/15/2026

Call for Donations

We are gathering supplies to for holiday wreaths to make Eckley Miners’ Village merry, bright, and full of festive cheer—and we need your help!

Have a stash of seasonal craft supplies tucked away that could be put to good use? We are specifically looking for ribbons, pinecones, festive bells, floral wire and wreathmaking supplies, faux fruit, suitable ornaments, and any other holiday embellishments!

Any donated supplies can be dropped off or mailed to Eckley by 11/18. Thank you for helping us deck the halls at Eckley! Let us know if you have any questions.

Address

2 Eckley Main Street
Weatherly, PA
18255

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+15706362070

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